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| 8 Day / 7 Night Glacier National Bay Adventure & Cultural Cruise |
| from Juneau - Ketchikan / Ketchikan - Juneau |
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 The journey offers the perfect opportunity to combine the Adventure Cruise with a Cultural Cruise program as we exercise the body during the day with fun adventure activities and later, exercise our minds with lively evening presentations and hands-on active learning that will bring Alaska’s unique cultures to life. We will sail Alaska’s most remote waterways on a vessel that holds 72 passengers and visit tiny ports unaccustomed to the crowds of larger cruise lines. Experience a unique and rewarding perspective on Alaska’s superlative scenery, astonishing wildlife and engaging cultures. What’s more, visitors spend a full day exploring all of Glacier Bay National Park – the ancestral home of the Tlingit Indians. This is the soul of Alaska that few will ever see, and an experience that will enrich your life. |
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Itinerary |
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Traditional Raft Trip, Ship Embarkation in Juneau
Arrive in Juneau no later than 12:00 pm. Early in the afternoon you will engage in a leisurely Auk Ta Shaa rafting adventure down the magnificent Mendenhall River. The tour commences at 1:00 pm from downtown Juneau with a transfer to the vessel. Enjoy stories relating to the wildlife of the region and Native legends of the surrounding terrain told by your naturalist guide as you raft down in front of the Mendenhall Glacier. The trip includes waterproof gear and a light snack. (No experience necessary). Afterwards, we will travel to the cruise ship and get settled in. Dinner tonight will be on board. Relax on the top deck and enjoy the scenery as you sail from Juneau. (Note: If your incoming flight is delayed, ship departure is at 4:30 pm). D |
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Hoonah / Point Adolphus and Icy Strait
This morning, after breakfast we have adventure activities planned. Get your first introduction to sea kayaks and enjoy the exclusive ability to launch kayaks directly of the ship. This is a morning of kayaking and off-shore explorations. We will make a port of call at the village of Hoonah, home to the Tlingit people since pre-history. We’ll go in search of whales today at Point Adolphus and get a close-up view of humpback whales. Point Adolphus juts out into Icy Strait causing an "upwelling" which churns up nutrients from the ocean floor, creating unsurpassed feeding grounds for humpback whales. Other marine animals make use of this upwelling, including seals, sea lions, and sea birds. B L D |
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Cruise Glacier Bay’s West Arm
Wake up to a sunrise against a glacier. We have the entire day to cruise Glacier Bay, viewing glaciers and wildlife. Glacier Bay is the crowning jewel of our National Park Service and ancestral home to Tlingit ancestors. A Park Ranger will join us today to point out the sights and wildlife in the Park. B L D |
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Adventure Activities on Chichagof and Baranof Islands
We will combine kayaking with shore walks today, or if you prefer, landing crafts to get you to the shore. Whatever your mode of transportation, you are sure to have a fabulous day of exploring the east sides of Chichagof and Baranof islands. B L D |
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Cruise, Kayak or Hike Admiralty Island
It’s Captain’s choice today as you explore the largest concentration of brown bear in Alaska! Later we’ll cruise to Tracy Arm for up-close views of glaciers. Perhaps we will get a chance to see the glaciers calf–a spectacular sight (and sound) as massive amounts of ice break off the front of the glacier and crash into the water. It’s like nothing you have ever experienced and something you will remember forever! B L D |
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Wrangell Port Call
Visit the fascinating town of Wrangell. Nestled on an island at the mouth of the mighty Stikine River, the town offers visitors a friendly taste of a frontier community in the midst of some of the most unique and pristine wilderness in Alaska. Visit Chief Shakes Tribal House, Totem Park and the Wrangell Museum for a glimpse into the Tlingit way of life and observe ancient petroglyphs visible in the sandy shores. There will be the an opportunity to go rafting this afternoon (price for rafting not included) B L D |
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Misty Fjords, Metlakatla Port Call
In the morning we glide through Misty Fjords, absorbing the striking scenery and looking for wildlife. Later we visit Metlakatla, an independent sovereign nation founded by the Tsimshian Indians. Tonight is the captain’s farewell dinner. B L D |
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Disembark in Ketchikan
We will disembark in Ketchikan today after breakfast. Afterwards, your included transfer brings you to downtown hotel or the airport, to catch a flight departing at 1:00 pm or later. Optional post-cruise packages are available. B |
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| Meals Included: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner |
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| Month |
Departure Juneau |
Departure Ketchikan |
| May |
22 |
29 |
| June |
19 |
26 |
| July |
17 |
24 |
| August |
14 |
21 |
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| Rates per Person (based on double occupancy) |
May |
June |
July |
August |
| Inside Cabin |
$2890.00 |
$3170.00 |
$3470.00 |
$3170.00 |
| Outside Cabin with window |
$3150.00 |
$3590.00 |
$3890.00 |
$3590.00 |
| Deluxe Cabin with window |
$3450.00 |
$3910.00 |
$4180.00 |
$3910.00 |
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| Tour Including |
• 8 Day / 7 Night Adventure Cruise
• Port Charges
• Taxes
• Transfers from / to Vessel
• All Meals as per Itinerary
• Guided Hiking and Kayaking
• Native Cultural Program
• Sightseeing Tours as per Itinerary
• Tour Documentation |
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